The Integration of ChatGPT in Academic writing: Exploring perceptions and effectiveness of the students
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https://doi.org/10.22333/ijme.2024.8997Keywords:
ChatGPT, pharmacy, academic writing, critical thinkingAbstract
This paper explores the integration of ChatGPT as a technological aid in the academic practices of BA and MA pharmacy students at the University of Tetovo (North Macedonia). The research also examines the perceived benefits, such as enhanced efficiency, improved linguistic accuracy, and access to diverse perspectives, alongside challenges like potential over-reliance, accuracy of content, and academic integrity concerns. By adopting a quantitative approach, a student survey, the study seeks to understand students' attitudes toward this AI tool, delving into their perspectives on its utility, and their experiences using ChatGPT for their academic purposes.
The findings reveal that students generally perceive ChatGPT as a valuable tool for enhancing academic practices, particularly in areas such as generating ideas, improving writing quality, and accessing quick information. However, concerns were also noted regarding the reliability of generated content and the risk of dependency on AI tools for critical thinking and problem-solving.
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